HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE? That’s the story of every reno I’ve ever done. Pools are their own beast, though. There’s something ab...
That “while we’re at it” spiral is so real—one thing leads to another, and suddenly you’re picking out tile for a room you didn’t plan to touch. I get...
I've actually flipped a place where they did that—glass panels by the patio, aluminum around the rest. At first glance, it looked intentional and kind...
I hear you on the five-foot test—sometimes I think if I get too close, I’ll just find more stuff to fix. But I do wonder, where do you draw the line b...
I hear you on the convenience of smart bulbs, especially for tweaking colors and schedules—sometimes it’s just fun to play around with the lighting fo...
I get what you mean about trusting your gut, but sometimes I feel like even after all the checks—moisture, sound, splitting a sample—there’s still tha...
I tried rosemary too, and you're right about the scent—it really lingers. Last spring, I went with eucalyptus branches bundled loosely and hung near t...
I see where you're coming from, but honestly, even simpler smart devices usually end up needing some kind of connectivity to stay functional. Had a ba...
Comfort usually edges out charm for me, but honestly, there's always a way to balance both. Like, I kept the original fireplace mantel and refinished ...
Smart move hesitating on recessed lights...they can feel a bit sterile for a cozy fantasy vibe. If the sconces turn out too "Halloween," try swapping ...
Yeah, reclaimed wood can definitely be tricky like that. One thing I've found helpful when working with uneven natural materials—especially if you're ...
Taller plants and lighting are great, but honestly I've found that sometimes just rearranging your furniture layout can make a surprising difference. ...
Good points, but honestly, I've found inspectors sometimes get overly fixated on specs like PSI ratings and rebar spacing without fully considering dr...
Haha, been there. Nothing like a spontaneous ninja move to remind you that home security has its quirks. About your manual lock sticking issue—yeah, ...